17 Reasons There's Nothing Better Than a Christmas in the Country

These are a few of our favorite things about a country Christmas.

The magic of the holiday season is upon us—the air is icy, the halls are decked, Christmas tunes are playing on the radio, and the scents of Christmas cookies are wafting out of kitchens everywhere. With all due respect to city sidewalks dressed in holiday style, we don't think there's anything better than a country Christmas. To celebrate, we've compiled a list of a few reasons we love Christmas in the country.

1. Taking a walk outside right before dusk—and breathing in the fresh, clean smell of newly fallen snow.

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2. Curling up with a mug of hot cocoa next to a crackling fire burning in a wood stove.

3. The awe-inspiring feeling you get while watching the local wildlife traipsing through your backyard.

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4. No holiday crowds, no crazy traffic—just the peace and quiet of being out in the country, surrounded by stillness and serenity.

5. The intoxicating smell of a farm-fresh breakfast cooking on the stove on Christmas morning.

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6. The untouched beauty of pure white snow—and getting to be the first person to crunch through it in your winter boots.

Lauren MatthewsDigital DirectorLauren, Good Housekeeping's digital director, has over 15 years of experience writing and editing beauty, lifestyle, home, health, and entertaining content for publications including Country Living, Woman's Day, Brides, and First for Women.

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